Church leaders view religious freedom order as positive step
Many religious leaders viewed President Donald Trump's executive order on religious freedom, which he signed in a White House Rose Garden ceremony May 4, as a step in the right direction.
Daniel DiNardo
Catholics advocate on issues of importance to church at state Capitol
Catholics by the thousands joined their bishops who lead the state's 15 dioceses at the Texas Capitol as one voice advocating for a number of issues as legislators met April 4.
Egypt's attacks won't stop pope's visit for peace, says Vatican official
Despite recent and repeated terrorist attacks against Egypt's minority Christian communities, Pope Francis will not cancel his visit to Egypt.
A one-term president? Don't count Trump out
Fr. Tom Reese's essay looks at rural and blue-collar voters and the big-city billionaire they put into office. Will they now expect him to keep his promises?
Catholic agencies see collaboration as key as new leaders come aboard
Stronger collaboration among leading Catholic organizations is ahead as they address long-standing human needs and strive to ensure that the work of the church prospers.
After a year of setbacks, uncertainty looms for immigrants in 2017
With a president-elect who made campaign promises to form "deportation forces" and remove 11 million immigrants, many are facing 2017 with trepidation.
USCCB forms working group to monitor needs of migrants, refugees
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops is establishing a working group charged with developing spiritual, pastoral and policy advocacy support for immigrants and refugees.
US bishops' conference to vote on new leadership
Choice for president will send a message about whether the episcopate "is sticking to its old playbook or is deciding for dramatic change," says one observer.
The Field Hospital: Covering parish life
The Field Hospital: Parishes urged to host proms for developmentally disabled; Archbishop Cupich supports parish in violent neighborhood; TV station investigates Camden priest's relationship with female friend
'Faithful Citizenship,' what next?
Faith and Justice: The USCCB approved an amended version of "Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship." I asked a number of theologians, what should the USCCB do next time?
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